By Erik Zellmer Membership-based retail warehouses, or “club stores” such as Costco, BJs, and Sam’s Club, have surged in popularity with consumers. Collectively, these three brands generated more than $769 billion in revenue in 2024 and are anticipating an annual growth rate of 5.5 percent over the next three years, according to retail media research […]
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How The Power of ProMach Benefits You
By Richard Carlton The Power of ProMach is a phrase we often use to describe the synergies created among our more than 50 product brands across nine business lines. ProMach brands encompass the entire packaging spectrum covering areas such as Filling & Capping, Pharmaceutical, Robotics & End of Line, and Flexibles & Trays, which includes […]
How Matrix and Engilico Are Advancing Seal Integrity for Flexible Packaging
At Matrix Packaging, our mission is to help customers achieve packaging that is efficient, reliable, and retail-ready. A critical part of that process is ensuring every package is sealed correctly. Even minor imperfection like product in the seal, wrinkles, or folds, can compromise shelf life, product safety, and brand reputation. That’s why Matrix partners with […]
Making the Leap from Manual Packing to Automation — What You Need to Know
A smarter, simpler path to vertical form fill seal automation for small producers For many small manufacturers and family-run businesses, the idea of automating packaging can feel out of reach—too complex, too expensive, or simply too much change all at once. But the reality is that modern VFFS (vertical form fill seal) machines have evolved […]
When Is It Time to Replace Your Old Bagging Machine?
How to recognize the signs—and why a cost-effective, American-made solution might be your best next step Every packaging machine has a lifespan. But for many small to mid-sized companies, it’s tempting to keep an old machine running as long as possible, even if it’s become slow, inconsistent, or frustrating to maintain. Here’s the problem: there […]